Assistant Two's Teacher
About The Position
We are looking to hire two Assistant Two’s Teachers for our 24 months to 3 years old classrooms starting in September 2026. Each room will have up to 10 children enrolled, and ratio is 5 children to 1 teacher. Our classrooms are brand new, you will have access to brand new materials and to an organization dedicated to creating the highest quality program. You will be in charge of attending to children’s daily needs such as engaging their developing brains and exploring their curiosities, daily art projects, outside gross motor play, circle time, story time, and music time. You will also be helping with toilet learning, there is a bathroom in the classroom where you will guide children through the toilet learning process. The perfect candidate will have an ability to multi task, anticipate needs before they occur, and will have experience creating a classroom environment that focuses on secure attachments and positive relationships. You will be responsible for helping record child activity and communicating that directly with parents about their child’s day through our app. We are looking for someone who is motivated, reliable, and warm with children and families. You will be joining a well-established community that is available to help support your success and offer professional development opportunities. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: Preparing snack, helping children access their lunches from home Toilet training and changing diapers and clothes as needed Assisting the Lead Teacher with developing activities, curriculum and art projects that are developmentally appropriate Helping children fall asleep Attending to developmental needs such as music time, reading stories, exploration of classroom and materials Taking walks and going to the playground so children can experience the outdoors Record all toileting, feeding, and naps for parents to see Assisting with drop-off and pick-up Being a back-up contact for parents to speak to about their child when the Lead isn’t available Making note of special and fun moments for the lead to include in newsletters and other parent communications Assisting in keeping a record of developmental milestones to create a developmental profile Support the Lead teacher and work together as a team Basic cleaning tasks such as sterilizing dishes and toys and cleaning up after children (we have a cleaning crew that does mopping and more in depth cleaning, but teachers are responsible for surfaces and toys)
Requirements
- CPR/First Aid certified (we offer options to get this done through our organization)
- Food Handlers card (offered online)
- Completion of 20 semester credits in early childhood education or related field OR a one year state recognized credential such as a CDA working with children 0-2 years old OR documentation of attaining at least an 8 in the Oregon Registry OR at least 1 year documented experience in a certified childcare center working with infants and toddlers OR 6 months working in a certified childcare center working with infants and toddlers AND completion of 10 semester credits in early childhood or a related field
- An ability to embrace and celebrate families and children from diverse backgrounds
- An enthusiasm to participate as a team and to work together with other teachers to create a quality program
- Be a respectful and reliable team member
- Punctuality and ability to maintain high attendance
- Professionalism and kindness towards parents and children
- Be able to follow all codes of conduct and behave in ways that promote children’s wellbeing and fosters community
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Judaism and Jewish traditions
- Experience with toddler environments and toilet learning
- Working knowledge of toddler developmental milestones and needs
Responsibilities
- Attending to children’s daily needs such as engaging their developing brains and exploring their curiosities, daily art projects, outside gross motor play, circle time, story time, and music time.
- Helping with toilet learning, guiding children through the toilet learning process.
- Recording child activity and communicating that directly with parents about their child’s day through our app.
- Preparing snack and helping children access their lunches from home.
- Toilet training and changing diapers and clothes as needed.
- Assisting the Lead Teacher with developing activities, curriculum and art projects that are developmentally appropriate.
- Helping children fall asleep.
- Attending to developmental needs such as music time, reading stories, exploration of classroom and materials.
- Taking walks and going to the playground so children can experience the outdoors.
- Recording all toileting, feeding, and naps for parents to see.
- Assisting with drop-off and pick-up.
- Being a back-up contact for parents to speak to about their child when the Lead isn’t available.
- Making note of special and fun moments for the lead to include in newsletters and other parent communications.
- Assisting in keeping a record of developmental milestones to create a developmental profile.
- Supporting the Lead teacher and working together as a team.
- Basic cleaning tasks such as sterilizing dishes and toys and cleaning up after children.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off in addition to closures for all major federal holidays, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and one week break each for winter and summer.
- Competitive salaries and paid-for professional development opportunities, including teacher planning days and outside courses
- An environment committed to equity and inclusion that welcomes people of color, people who identify as LGBTQIA, people of all faiths and religious backgrounds, and of all abilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
